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Old 02-03-2016, 07:01 AM
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Bruce, I would recommend retractables for the front. Also, my personnal preference is without the shoulder pads. For a plane approved for acrobatics, stiff and padded 5 points are the thing. For the 10's 4 point retractable will provide some extra comfort. Take a look at the Corbeau 2-Inch Retractable Harness Belt. Race quality and reasonably priced
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Old 02-03-2016, 08:47 AM
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Sounds like Vans belts can do the job from Todd. For a non aerobatic plane, at least for me, it is easy on/off, comfort, and will they keep all in their seats if an accident occurs. If you optioned out of Vans stock belts because they did not meet mission requirements please let me (us) know.

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Old 02-03-2016, 10:14 AM
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Sounds like Vans belts can do the job from Todd. For a non aerobatic plane, at least for me, it is easy on/off, comfort, and will they keep all in their seats if an accident occurs. If you optioned out of Vans stock belts because they did not meet mission requirements please let me (us) know.

Cheers, Mike
I did the same. By the time I got to that point in the build, I was out of money and the aircraft was a little heavier than planned. Not installing the retractable saved probably a pound or so and the Van's were less expensive.

With that said, I don't want to detract from the other options. I would have preferred them too, but then we all have decisions to make.

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Old 02-03-2016, 11:43 AM
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Anyone have a picture of where / how the retractable units mount?
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Old 02-03-2016, 01:50 PM
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Anyone have a picture of where / how the retractable units mount?
Same as the non-retractable.
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Old 02-03-2016, 02:17 PM
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I believe with the retractable you might want to offer the rear passengers a helmet before they get in. I have heard of people hitting there head on these pretty hard.
I have the stock Vans 700HRS with no complaints. With the hangar installed on the cabin top they are fine and easy to get to.

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Old 02-03-2016, 06:24 PM
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I used the Vans belts. I live in T shirts and the edge of the shoulder belts irritated my neck. My wife made some pads that solved the issue.

You can see my Star Wars belt hanger. Keeps the belts out of the way and the back seaters don't even know they are there.
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Old 02-03-2016, 07:23 PM
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Thanks for the feed back on this.
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Old 02-04-2016, 07:11 AM
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I have the stock Vans seat belts and I wish I would have bought an aftermarket set. I have to consistently pull my lapbelt tight and warn the passengers to do the same. In turbulence the stock seat belts loosen up. I noticed in other RV's with aftermarket belts didn't have this problem.
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Old 02-04-2016, 07:18 AM
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I have the stock Vans seat belts and I wish I would have bought an aftermarket set. I have to consistently pull my lapbelt tight and warn the passengers to do the same. In turbulence the stock seat belts loosen up. I noticed in other RV's with aftermarket belts didn't have this problem.
My stock belts do not exhibit this problem -- they stay where you adjust them.
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